Tour Overview :
Embark on a mesmerizing 5-day journey from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert and back, exploring Morocco’s most iconic landscapes and cultural sites. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi-n-Tichka Pass and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a historic fortress and film location for Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.
Travel through the lush Skoura Oasis and the Valley of Roses, passing traditional Berber villages before arriving in the dramatic Dades and Todra Gorges. Venture into the golden sands of Merzouga, where you will ride camels, watch the sunset over the dunes, and spend a magical night in a Berber desert camp under the stars.
On your return, journey through scenic desert towns and the Draa Valley, cross the High Atlas Mountains again, and admire the breathtaking landscapes and traditional Berber villages before arriving back in Marrakech. This tour combines adventure, culture, history, and the natural beauty of Morocco.
Tour Highlights:
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi-n-Tichka Pass (2260m)
Visit the historic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Explore the Skoura Oasis and Valley of Roses, famous for its annual festival
Discover the dramatic Dades and Todra Gorges
Experience the Sahara Desert of Merzouga with camel trekking
Watch sunsets and sunrises over the Erg Chebbi dunes
Overnight in a traditional Berber desert camp under the stars
Visit Khamlia, the village of the Gnawa musicians
Travel through the scenic Draa Valley and Berber villages
Admire panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains on your journey back to Marrakech
Tour Plan :
Day 1 : Marrakech \ Ait Benhaddou \ Skoura \ Kelaa M’gouna \ Dades Valley.
From your Hotel or the airport in Marrakesh, We will set off for the Dades Gorges. Passing through Tizi-n-Tishka in the high Atlas Mountains we will then visit the UNESCO World heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou which has also been the backdrop for many films including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Alexander. After lunch we’ll enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes and historical monuments of Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate, Skoura and the Valley of the Roses, famous for its annual Festival of Roses. We’ll also pass through the Berber villages of El Kelaa des M’Gouna and Boumalene du Dades where we will spend the night.
Day 2 : Dades Gorges \ Tinghir \ Todra Gorges \ Erfoud \ Rissani \ Merzouga.
After breakfast, we go from DADES to Todra gorges, tinghir and to the Sahara desert of Merzouga, berber villages are scattered along the way. we’ll pass through Tinjdad, Jorf and Erfoud in which we’ll feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet then we continue to Merzouga ,night in riad/Hotel near the dunes.
Day 3 : Merzouga \ Erg Chebbi \ Merzouga \ Camp.
After breakfast,you will start an amazing trip around the dunes while passing by Merzouga, the wandering deposit, the village of Khamliya (village of the Gnaoua) ,mines of Mifiss, the plates desert meeting the Berber nomads of the desert, oasis Tissardemine, and return to the riad around 4 p.m, for camel trekking attending the sunset and spend the night in Berber tents in the middle of the dunes. Dinner and over night in a Bivouac(camp).
Day 4 : Merzouga To Ouarzazate Via Alnif \ Tazzarine \ Nkotb \ Ouarzazate.
Before sunrise, you will be woken up to climb the sand dunes for fantastic photo opportunities. We will then make our way back to the hotel for showers and breakfast before we continue our journey to Ouarzazate, passing through Alnif, Tazzarine, Nkob, and the Draa Valley. We will spend the night in a guest house in Ouarzazate.
Day 5 : Ouarzazate \ Berber Villages \ Back To Marrakech Trough Tizi-N-Tichka.
Leaving Ouarzazate in the Morning ,we will visit the majestic Atlas Mountains. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizni Tichka 2260m high offering impressive views of valleys, mountains and many Berber villages nearby. arrive a in evening to marrakech.
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Included / Excluded:
- Pick-up and delivery service
- Breakfast
- Transport
- Accommodation
- Multilingual driver
- Monument fees
- Lunch
- Tips